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Kenyan marathoners dream to compete at Tokyo Olympic Games
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World marathon record holders Brigid Kosgei and Eliud Kipchoge say they are open for selection to represent Kenya at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The two marathoners have left the world dreaming of how fast they can run and will be a major inclusion to the Olympics if Kenya settles on them to compete in Tokyo.
Kipchoge became the first man ever to break two hours mark in Vienna, Austria in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge where he clocked 1:59.40.
In Chicago, Kosgei set a new women’s world record of 2:14:04.
“I promise to deliver more and more. The Olympics are always in my mind,” said Kosgei on Wednesday.
“However, it is not down to me, but Athletics Kenya to decide who to enter in the marathon at the Olympics.”
Kipchoge, also speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, told reporters that he is focused on defending his Olympic marathon title in Sapporo, Japan, where the 42km road race and walking competition have been moved to away from Tokyo.
“I said if Athletics Kenya agrees to give me a chance I will be happy to honor it. The Olympics has always been part of my plans and my management knows as much. I will not miss competing for Kenya at the Olympics,” said Kipchoge.